Brasília, November 19, 2002 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - At the invitation of the Ministry of Science and Technology, ten Cuban firms involved in advanced information technology, biotechnology and business consultancy are in São Paulo at the 7th Brazil Venture Forum, which is taking place parallel to a Cuban Technology Salon. The Cuban presence is a continuation of bilateral contacts which were bolstered by a memorandum of understanding for scientific and technological cooperation signed in September. The events will make it possible to further explore business opportunities and an exchange of information on technologies, as well as strengthen cooperation between Brazilian and Cuban companies and research instutitons. (AB)